The Seahawks signed linebacker Kache Palacio, bringing back a player who spent most of the 2016 season on their practice squad. The Seahawks also re-signed running backs Troymaine Pope and Terrence Magee, both of whom were exclusive rights free agents.
Palacio, who went undrafted out of Washington State last year, spent time with the Los Angeles Rams and B.C. Lions before eventually landing in Seattle as a free agent a week into training camp. The former Cougars pass-rusher did well enough in the preseason to get his coaches' attention and eventually earn a spot on the practice squad.
"He kind of came out of nowhere," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said after Palacio forced and recovered a fumble in a preseason win over the Raiders. "We got him kind of late, he jumped on the scene, showed flexibility to play different positions—he'd always been an outside backer—he played inside for us as we needed him to, worked hard on special teams."
Palacio is the fourth linebacker the Seahawks have signed as a free agent this offseason along with Arthur Brown, Michael Wilhoite and Terence Garvin.
Pope, who signed with Seattle last year as an undrafted free agent, appeared in three games with the Seahawks, rushing for 43 yards on 11 carries before eventually landing on injured reserve with an ankle injury. A preseason standout, Pope was claimed by the New York Jets when Seattle waived him before the start of the season, then came back to Seattle in November after being released by the Jets, first on Seattle practice squad, then later on the 53-man roster.
Magee, who went undrafted out of LSU in 2015, has spent time with Baltimore, the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns, as well as two stints in Seattle last season. Magee rushed for 12 yards on three carries in two games with the Seahawks.
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Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander runs in untouched past San Diego Chargers' Marlon McCree on a 9-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
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San Diego Chargers quarterback Billy Volek is dragged down by Seattle Seahawks' Russell Davis in one of four first half sacks by the Seahawks during their NFL preseason game in San Diego, Sunday Aug. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones, right, breaks away from the line for a 4-yard run during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in San Diego. Defending are Igor Olshansky (99) and Shaun Phillips (95). (AP Photo/Chris Park)
Seattle Seahawks' Darrell Jackson clutches a 4-yard pass in the end zone for a touchdown as San Diego Chargers' Steve Foley moves in late to defend in the first quarter Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Tight end Jeb Putzier #88 of the Seattle Seahawks looks for running room after catching a pass and being chased by cornerbacks Quentin Jammer #23 and rookie Antoine Cason #20 of the San Diego Chargers during the game at Qualcomm Stadium on August 25, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Seahawks 18-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers escapes the grasp of Seattle Seahawks linebacker O' Brien Schofield in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, SEPT. 12-13 FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2009, file photo, San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson runs through the tackle of Seattle Seahawks' Leroy Hill during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game in San Diego. If Tomlinson is at the record-setting form of 2006, he could carry the San Diego Chargers to their first NFL championship. If he struggles, the Chargers could fall very short of high expectations surrounding them. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Brady Quinn hands off to running back Christine Michael (33) in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson releases a long pass that was completed for a 41 gain against the San Diego Chargers in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson (21) runs against the Seattle Seahawks' Marcus Trufant during the second quarter of a football game in Seattle, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws during the first half of a pre-season NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb, righ and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson talk on the field after a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Seattle. Vikings won 20-7. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is swarmed under during an NFL football game by Seattle Seahawks defensive linemen Alan Branch (99), Clinton McDonald (69) and Brandon Mebane (92) on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 30-20. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
The line of scrimmage between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings in Seattle, WA Sunday, November 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
The Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks face off in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Marcus R. Donner)
Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate catches a pass for a touchdown as Minnesota Vikings' A.J. Jefferson defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
The Seattle Seahawks offense gets set at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the NFL preseason week 3 football game on Friday, August 24, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Seahawks won the game 44-14. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas (29) runs for a touchdown after an interception during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel (7) on the line against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Kansas City Chiefs' Jamaal Charles (25) is pushed out of bounds by Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks around before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Tanner McEvoy, front, makes a touchdown catch in the end zone in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Malcolm Jackson, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. The Seattle Seahawks won 17-16. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Peyton Hillis (40) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill (56) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs Dustin Colquitt (2) recovers a blocked field goal attempt as Seattle Seahawks Kelly Jennings comes in for the tackle in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Seattle. Chiefs Andy Studebaker (96) attempts to provide protection for Colquitt. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks running back Rod Smith (45) stiff-arms Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper (31) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) runs for a touchdown after an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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